Scouting report: Astros visit Detroit Tigers

Three things to watch when the Astros visit Detroit for a four-game series:

1. Brad Ausmus, who was one of the Astros’ most popular figures and a respected team leader during the magical 2004 and 2005 seasons, will face his old team as a manager for the first time.

2. Righthander Brad Peacock and lefthander Brett Oberholtzer will likely be pitching for their spots in the starting rotation because they’re the starters more at risk of losing their jobs when Scott Feldman comes off the disabled list Friday.

3. It will be interesting to see if the Astros’ pitching staff finds a way to limit reigning two-time American League MVP Miguel Cabrera.